Due to the likelihood of severe weather on Thursday, May 9th, Georgian Court University has enacted its Commencement contingency plan as follows:

  • The Undergraduate Ceremony will be held in the Wellness Center Arena at 12:30 p.m. Undergraduate Commencement walkers will receive 4 tickets from Eventbrite delivered to their GCU email. Entrance to the Arena will begin at 10:45 a.m. and close at 12 p.m.
  • The Graduate Ceremony will be held in the Wellness Center Arena at 5:00 p.m. Graduate Commencement walkers will receive 6 tickets from Eventbrite delivered to their GCU email. Entrance to the Arena will begin at 3:30 p.m. and close at 4:30 p.m.
  • Simulcast will be available in the following locations: (Campus Map | Directions)
    • Gavan Lounge
    • Farley Center Classrooms
    • North Dining Room
    • Dorothy Marron Chapel
    • Library
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